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Merkel Model 50 British shotgun review
Merkel Model 50 British shotgun: marvel at the Merkel Model 50 British, a German shotgun with an elegant style that competes with the best of British side-by-sides.
Secondhand gun review: Lanber Sporter
Secondhand Lanber Sporter: The craftsmen of northern Spain have been producing fine guns for 500 years.
Webley 912K shotgun review
The Webley 912K shotgun is an affordable entry level gun that’s made abroad but carries one of the most famous names in English gunmaking.
£775.00
Secondhand gun review: Beretta SV10 Prevail
Beretta engineers tend to be conservative guys, believing in the gradual improvement of strong and proven designs rather than radical departures into completely new territory.
Longthorne Hesketh shotgun review
Longthorne Hesketh shotgun review: An English over-under with barrels made from a single piece of steel has a bright future.
E.J. Churchill Hercules shotgun review
This E.J. Churchill Hercules shotgun is the over-under version of the side-by-side, made in association with a French firm.
Weatherby SA-08 semi-auto
Less showy than its forebears, the lightweight and pointable Weatherby SA-08 performs comfortably as a jack-of-all-trades, says Lewis Potter
Rizzini Premier Sporting shotgun review
Rizzini Premier Sporting shotgun review: Rizzini is a pretty familiar name to UK shooters thanks to the fact that various importers have been distributing the guns here for quite a…
Boxall & Edmiston scrollback boxlock shotgun review
Boxall & Edmiston scrollback boxlock shotgun: This elegant scrollback boxlock from a new English gunmaker is a finely finished shotgun that will perform on any shoot.
Lightweight shotguns reviewed!
When you’re out on a day’s rough shooting or spending a morning walking hedges in search of a bird or two, the last thing you want is to be lugging…
Beretta SV10 Perennia III shotgun review
Beretta SV10 Perennia III shotgun: The latest 20-bore gun from Beretta, the SV10 Perennia, proves to be a winner.
Chapuis Artisan 28-bore shotgun review
Chapuis Artisan 28-bore shotgun: This French gun is excitingly eccentric, and with some minor tweaking, could be something special at a not unreasonable price.
£8,385.00
Budget shotgun cartridges!
Cartridge prices are about to go up again. So now's the time to buy!
Merkel 2002C shotgun review
Merkel 2002C shotgun: The Merkel 2002C is a top quality gun that’s made in Germany and designed for the UK shooter.
Pigeon shooting guns for under £9000
On a day of intensive pigeon shooting you need a gun which is reliable, easy to handle and comfortable to shoot.
Rizzini Round Body Classic 28-bore shotgun review
Rizzini Round Body Classic 28-bore shotgun: With its Italian guild-action, light yet smooth handling and honey-coloured stock, the Rizzini Round Body Classic is a joy.
New Browning 525 shotgun review
The new Browning 525 is a major improvement on the manufacturer’s Japanese-made range
£1,500.00
Shotguns for wildfowling under £1000
Wildfowling is an underrated sporting pastime, and a real test which requires specialist tools.
Beretta ES100 semi auto shotgun review
A combination of Italian and Spanish gunmaking skills has gone to create a well affordable semi-automatic for field use. Jason looks at what you get for your money.